Panaccio would delete the tweet, while Roenick would continue the lambasting.
Roenick would find supporters for his tweet, across the internet sphere, his comment highlights a touchy situation, amidst a bout of political strife in America.
One bystander would die, along with the gunman and the investigation is ongoing undoubtedly. In the meantime, Roenick is calling for a cease of violence.
No apology from Tim Panaccio as of yet either.
Roenick's induction into the NHL Hall of Fame was announced during the summer, and of course, has the ear of many across the league. Roenick was drafted 8th overall by the Blackhawks in 1988 and took them to the playoffs multiple times.
Roenick would never win a Stanley Cup despite making it to the finals with the Blackhawks in 1992. They would lose the series to Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The former Blackhawks and Sharks winger has several seasons tallying 50 goals and 100 points. He's also a top performer in the Olympics with Team USA and is the all-time leading scorer amongst NHL players.
Roenick's day to have his career in the Hall of Fame memorialized soon, despite all the past controversy.
His reaction to news of the election to the HoF being varied:
Source: Sportskeeda
Jeremy Roenick belittles Tim Pannacio's tweet regarding Donald Trump's alleged shooter
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JUILLET 14 | 185 ANSWERS Jeremy Roenick Denigrates Tim Pannacio's tweet regarding Donald Trump's shooter Do you think Jeremy Roenick is a Hall of Famer? | ||
Yes | 155 | 83.8 % |
No | 30 | 16.2 % |
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